Custom Chopper

heres something fun im building:grinyes:

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Off to a great start James :) What do you have planned ?

Off to a great start James :) What do you have planned ?

I like some things from this bike, like the aluminum color engine , and how the seat fits the frame etc. im going to have some of those features, but make the bike my own style.

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Looks like a nice start! What brand makes those Choppers?

:popcorn: Im all set, let the fun begin. This is going to be great.

heres an update!
i started to make a seat pan.

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Looks like a nice start! What brand makes those Choppers?

Revell makes em

Nice start James.

I modified the seat so it sits against the frame and then covered it in leather.

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so what do you guys think of these wheels?? i think i will go with them!

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I really like the looks of this so far.

Can you explain (to someone out of the hobby for 30+ years) how you were able to paint the spokes but keep the chrome rims? I'm wanting to do the exact same thing to my RM chopper, but I'm not sure how to do it. Does the process involve CSC or oven cleaner and if so, how do you mask off the area that you want to stay chrome?

Thanks,
Bruno

I really like the looks of this so far.

Can you explain (to someone out of the hobby for 30+ years) how you were able to paint the spokes but keep the chrome rims? I'm wanting to do the exact same thing to my RM chopper, but I'm not sure how to do it. Does the process involve CSC or oven cleaner and if so, how do you mask off the area that you want to stay chrome?

Thanks,
Bruno

the wheels are not to hard to paint , i paint the entire wheel black. ( i used enamel paint) over the chrome plating, then let it dry.
then take a q-tip and soak the end in WD-40 than simply wipe off the paint on the outer edges.

the wheels are not to hard to paint , i paint the entire wheel black. ( i used enamel paint) over the chrome plating, then let it dry.
then take a q-tip and soak the end in WD-40 than simply wipe off the paint on the outer edges.

Thanks James, I appreciate you sharing this with me.

Good luck on the build.

Bruno

I think the wheels look excellent! Now I want some more progress, quick ;-)
/Joel

here it is with the tins painted, i used a Dark Metallic Red

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Looking really good so far, I can just imagine what the engine will be like.

I wish I saw this earlier. The wheels look SWEET and the dark red (maroon?) is killer looking. Very clean, man!

What do you think of the kit? I have a friend with no hobby, and I might get him one of these to introduce him to model-building.

Looks very nice.

I got the Controls mounted and the front brake on.

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What do you think of the kit? I have a friend with no hobby, and I might get him one of these to introduce him to model-building.

these are great kits! i would say get him one , you can make them right from the box and have a lot of fun!

Looks really real. Very promising, can´t wait!

i just got that very same kit! looks like a fun build. looking great!